On-site Executive Assistant
Description
Ventus Executive Solutions (VES) is a small company that works in the innovation and consulting arena and hires particularly talented individuals. At VES, we prioritize our employees' well-being, fostering a workplace culture that values and supports each individual. We are dedicated to promoting mentorship and personal development, recognizing that our team's growth is integral to our collective success. We offer competitive salaries and benefits.
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support the Director of a highly innovative program office. The Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to the leadership team. This role requires a proactive self-starter with exceptional organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills, capable of handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
The Executive Assistant will work closely with the Front Office, ensuring seamless coordination and prioritization of daily activities, maintaining the Director’s calendar, scheduling meetings and engagements, and managing time-sensitive matters. The individual will collaborate across teams, cultivate productive relationships, and demonstrate sound judgment and tact when interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
The anticipated work location is in Arlington, VA, on site. Travel: less than 10%.
Required Experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of experience providing executive support and calendar management to C-suite, Congressional leaders or Senior Executives.
• Detail oriented with exceptional planning communication skills.
• Experience managing special projects, executive meetings, and external groups.
• Must have superior confidentiality, judgement and discretion in performing duties.
• Previous experience preparing pitch decks, background materials and proposals.
• High proficiency with MS office, project management, and productivity tools.
• Minimum Secret clearance level
Desired Experience
• Knowledge of DoD or other US Government operations and processes, familiarity with DARPA desired.
Ventus Executive Solutions provides our government and commercial clients with a range of professional and innovation services including: technology innovation acceleration, business consulting services, professional engineering and program oversight, and program and budget support. We support analysis and studies in a variety of areas including defense, energy and health care where we aid organizations in solving complex problems in new and innovative ways. We work with our clients to identify core issues and then put together a cost-effective world-class team to solve problems and enable our clients to create and seize opportunities. VES is a Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB).
Ventus Executive Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
To find out more about Ventus, visit our website: www.ventus-solutions.com